Not in my browser! Vivaldi capo doubles down on generative AI ban

Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner publicly rejects integrating generative AI into the Vivaldi browser, arguing that AI-driven browsing erodes user privacy, redirects traffic from publishers to chatbots, and reduces user agency; while accepting narrow, non-telemetry uses like in-browser translation, he contrasts Vivaldi’s stance with competitors embedding AI features and emphasizes prioritizing user control over hype.